No. 3,473 in French
crossing
The French word "crossing" translates to "traversée" and refers to the act of crossing or passing over something, such as a road, river, or space.
In a sentence
Je suis arrivé à la croisée des chemins.
I arrived at the crossroads.
Here, 'croisée' is used to denote a 'crossroads' or intersection of paths, often metaphorically suggesting a decision point.
Nous devons traverser la rivière pour atteindre l'autre côté.
We must cross the river to reach the other side.
In this sentence, 'traverser' implies the action of crossing over an obstacle, specifically a river in this context.
Le passage piéton est sûr pour traverser la rue.
The pedestrian crossing is safe for crossing the road.
Here, 'passage piéton' refers to a designated crossing area for pedestrians, emphasizing safety in crossing a street.
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